The Gaslight Anthem is an American punk band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Since forming in 2006, they have released five full-length albums and an EP. They were described by Kerrang! magazine as “the best new band you’ll hear in 2008.” The lineup consists of Brian Fallon (vocals and guitar), Alex Levine (bass), Benny Horowitz (drums), and Alex Rosamilia (guitar). On July 29, 2015, the band announced an indefinite hiatus.
The Gaslight Anthem’s music embraces many elements of blues, classic rock, and punk rock.
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Chorus 1: AmG And they cut me to ribbons FC and told me to drive AmG I got your name tattooed FC inside of my arm AmG I called for my father FC but my father had died F While you told me fortunes G in American Slang
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Verse 2: Am And look at the damage F The fortunes came G for the richer men While we were left Am with gallows F Just waiting for us liars G to come down and hang CF And when it was over CF I woke up alone CF And when it was over CF I woke up alone
Chorus 2: AmG And they cut me to ribbons FC and told me to drive AmG I got your name tattooed FC inside of my arm AmG I called for my father FC but my father had died F While you told me fortunes G C-- in American Slang
Bridge: AmG And here's where we died F that time last year C And where the angels Am and devils meet G And you can dance with F the queen if you need C And she will always keep your FG cards close to her heart CF Oh so close to her heart CF before they tear you apart
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